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North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

Anderton Boat Lift – Marbury Country Park loop from Barnton

Hiking trails & Routes

North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

Anderton Boat Lift – Marbury Country Park loop from Barnton

Moderate

4.7

(3)

15

hikers

Anderton Boat Lift – Marbury Country Park loop from Barnton

02:36

10.0km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.82 km

Soot Hill Canal View

Highlight • Viewpoint

2

2.22 km

Anderton Boat Lift

Highlight • Monument

The Anderton Boat Lift is a tremendous feat of engineering that provides a 50 foot (15.2 m) vertical link between the River Weaver and the Trent and Mersey Canal. The …

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3

2.72 km

Anderton Marina

Highlight • Structure

Solid canal path might be muddy in wet weather lovely walk to park and marine and boat lift

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4

3.96 km

Marbury Country Park

Highlight • Natural

The former grand estate at Marbury is now an expansive country park with miles of walking trails, an arboretum, children's play area and beautiful woodlands. There's also an outdoor swimming pool (members only).

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5

4.73 km

Forest Path to Car Park

Highlight • Parking

6

5.01 km

Woodland Path to Bird Hide

Highlight • Trail

7

5.62 km

Lakeside Bird Hide

Highlight • Lake

8

6.02 km

Marbury Country Park Main Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Car park at Marbury country park charged £2.50 for the day which i thought was good value.

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B

10.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.85 km

2.37 km

1.24 km

397 m

147 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.53 km

2.28 km

2.23 km

1.53 km

1.35 km

< 100 m

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